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Document and Entity Information
Feb. 12, 2020
Cover [Abstract]  
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001070985
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Feb. 12, 2020
Entity Registrant Name CoreCivic, Inc.
Entity Incorporation State Country Code MD
Entity File Number 001-16109
Entity Tax Identification Number 62-1763875
Entity Address, Address Line One 10 Burton Hills Boulevard
Entity Address, City or Town Nashville
Entity Address, State or Province TN
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 37215
City Area Code (615)
Local Phone Number 263-3000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock
Trading Symbol CXW
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false